Understanding Fees for Inactive VPS on PAYG Plans

Users who choose Cloudzy's Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) plans appreciate the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of these plans. However, some confusion may happen when users notice they're still being charged even while their Cloud VPS is powered off. This article explains the reason behind these fees. While your VPS is not active, the disk space allocated to it remains reserved exclusively for your use. Other resources like RAM and CPU may be shared, but the dedicated disk space is a continuous investment to maintain the integrity and readiness of your data. This guide will delve into how Cloudzy's resource allocation affects billing, helping users understand and plan for their VPS expenses.

Prerequisites

Before diving deeper into understanding the billing of inactive VPS on PAYG plans, make sure you are familiar with the following concepts:

PAYG Plan Structure: Know the basics of how Pay-As-You-Go billing works, including how charges are typically calculated for active use.
Resource Allocation: Understand how resources like disk space, CPU, and RAM are allocated to your VPS. Specifically, recognize that disk space is exclusively reserved for your VPS, while CPU and RAM are often shared resources.
Operational Costs: Be aware that maintaining the physical and network infrastructure to support your reserved disk space and potential resource usage involves ongoing costs for the provider.

With a grasp of these concepts, you'll be better equipped to understand the specifics of why you’re charged for your inactive VPS.

Explanation

Recognizing Reserved Resources

When you create a VPS, Cloudzy allocates and reserves certain resources for your exclusive use. The most significant of these is disk space, which is dedicated to your VPS to store data, applications, and the operating system.

Understanding Disk Space Costs

Even when your VPS is turned off, the disk space remains reserved and cannot be allocated to other users. This means that the physical drives in the data center continue to store your data securely. This is responsible for costs that are related to space, power, and infrastructure maintenance.

Shared vs. Dedicated Resources

While disk space is reserved, other resources like CPU and RAM are dynamically allocated and can be shared among users. However, the infrastructure to support these resources remains active and ready, contributing to the overall operational costs.

Billing for Inactivity

Under the PAYG model, users are billed for the resources allocated to them, regardless of usage. This means that while you may not be actively using the CPU or RAM, the dedicated disk space's ongoing reservation is a billable aspect.

Optimizing Costs

To manage costs effectively, consider your VPS usage patterns and plan accordingly. If you find your VPS is often inactive, reassessing your resource needs or exploring different plan options might lead to better cost optimization.

If you have questions about your specific billing details or want to understand how to optimize your plan, Cloudzy's support team is available to provide personalized advice and solutions. Feel free to contact our support team by submitting a ticket.